Monte Brasil Caldeira — Attraction in Angra do Heroísmo

Terceira's "city forest". Excellent logistics, no hassle. Entry through a historical fort gate that is also the shared entry for a military base today. Great trail for a vigorous walk from town to the trail and back. Different forest types. Several viewpoints. A few benches and restrooms. Probably you'll meet some cats, chickens, small deer, locals and tourists, runners and walkers. Litter not -- this place has cleanliness standards comparable to nordic...

What a great view of Angra! Monte brasil can be accessed as a hike or you can drive uphill to the monument and the statue of King Alfonso VI. Personally the hike uphill seems quite strenuous and we elected to drive up and there is adequate parking without issues. Parking is free. At the peak, you can see about 50% of Terceira island -...

Nice view. Some birds in cages, but what really upsets me is that one of the bird, the ara, was all alone in the cage, was very sad and lonely, was screaming after us to come back and play with her, was really really sad to see it. Why did this one not have a partner as all the...